Deep spring water. Water from the red sandstone strata of the northern Black Forest in Germany. It is obtained from our own well at a depth of 165 meters, and is unchlorinated and naturally pure. Its function is to moisturize the surface of the skin and to act as a solvent for water-soluble ingredients and plant extracts.

SESAMUM INDICUM SEED OIL [SESAME]

Sesame oil from organic farming. Cares for and smooths the skin. A vegetable oil that is very resistant to oxidation.

GLYCINE SOJA OIL [SOYBEAN]

Soybean oil. A vegetable oil that cares for the skin and makes it supple.

GLYCERYL STEARATE

An emulsifier from regrowing raw materials: plant glycerin and plant stearic acid. Binds oil and water. Cares for the skin.

LAURYL LACTATE

A fatty acid ester. A light oil component of plant origin that cares for the skin. It is rapidly absorbed and non-greasy.

CETYL PALMITATE

Cetyl palmitate. A fatty component of plant origin. A thickening agent. Cares for the skin.

BEHENYL ALCOHOL

Behenyl alcohol. A fatty component (fatty alcohol) obtained from the seeds of the moringa tree. Also contained in human skin oil. Cares for the skin and is a thickening agent for emulsions.

BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER [SHEA]

Shea butter. A solid plant fat obtained from the seeds of an African tree. It has very good care properties and is ideal for dry, irritated skin. A thickening agent in emulsions.

CERA ALBA [BEESWAX]

Beeswax. Protects the skin from drying out. A thickening agent.

SQUALANE

Squalane. An oil component of plant origin similar to the squalene in the skin and therefore particularly well absorbed. Makes the skin feel soft, silky, but not greasy, and is very skin-compatible.

GLYCERIN

Glycerin. A component of all fats and oils. Glycerin has a moisturizing effect. For BÖRLIND, it is derived solely from vegetable oil.

PHENOXYETHANOL

Phenoxyethanol. A nature-identical preservative. It occurs naturally in green tea and chicory.

STEARIC ACID

A fatty acid. A fatty component contained in various vegetable fats and oils. It smooths and cares for the skin, and has emulsifying properties.

PALMITIC ACID

A fatty acid. A fatty component contained in various vegetable fats and oils. It smooths and cares for the skin, and has emulsifying properties.

HYPERICUM PERFORATUM EXTRACT

St. John's wort extract from organic farming. Has an astringent, soothing, protective and mild antimicrobial effect on the skin.

PANTHENYL ETHYL ETHER

Panthenol and ethanol. An oil-soluble form of panthenol that is used in lipsticks, for example. Converts to pantothenic acid/vitamin B5 on the skin. It binds moisture and has a regenerating effect, and therefore wound-healing properties.

BRASSICA CAMPESTRIS STEROLS [RAPESEED]

Rapeseed sterols. Plant sterols from rapeseed oil, very similar in structure to human and animal cholesterol. They make the skin and hair supple, and stabilize emulsions.

ALCOHOL

Pure, undenatured ethyl alcohol, potable alcohol. Obtained by fermenting plants containing starch or sugar. Alcohol is deployed as a solvent for extracts and various active ingredients. It also has a refreshing, astringent, toning and preservative effect, and stimulates the circulation.

PANTHENOL

D-panthenol/provitamin B5. Converts to pantothenic acid/vitamin B5 on the skin. It binds moisture and has a regenerating effect, and therefore wound-healing properties.

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

A neutral vegetable oil. Obtained from the coconut (the fruit of the coconut palm). The oil has a long shelf life and offers exceptional skin-compatibility. It is rapidly absorbed and does not leave behind an oily shine on the skin.

AROMA [FRAGRANCE]

Essential oils, distillates, perfume, fragrances, and aromatic substances. The collective term for everything that contains fragrances: from an individual essential oil through to perfume compositions made up of many different fragrances.

DAUCUS CAROTA SATIVA ROOT EXTRACT [CAROT]

Carrot extract. Contains provitamin A ("carotene"). Cares for the skin and is a natural coloring for cosmetics.

BISABOLOL

(Alpha-)bisabolol. An anti-inflammatory, skin-soothing ingredient with an antimicrobial effect. Can be found in essential bergamot oil, chamomile oil and the oil of the candeia tree (vanillosmopsis erythropappa). For BÖRLIND, only bisabolol from sustainable, FSC-certified candeia plantations is used, in order to protect the Brazilian highland rainforests.

PHYTANTRIOL

Phytantriol. Produced by oxidation of phytol (a component of chlorophyll), it has a moisturizing effect.

RETINYL PALMITATE

Vitamin A palmitate. Has a regenerating, anti-aging, anti-acne, wound-healing and skin-refining effect. In contrast to other forms of vitamin A (e.g. retinol), it is very skin-compatible.

Arginine. An amino acid: Amino acids are protein building blocks and occur in the natural moisturizing factors (NMFs) of human skin. They maintain the skin's slightly acid surface film (protective acid mantle), and bind moisture.

ASCORBYL PALMITATE

Fat-soluble form of vitamin C. This fat-soluble form of vitamin C is more light- and temperature-resistant, and is converted into free vitamin C in the skin. It has an antioxidant effect, counteracts skin aging caused by free radicals and prevents emulsions from becoming rancid.

Xanthan. A polysaccharide produced by microorganisms from plant substrates containing sugar. A gelling/thickening agent that also stabilizes emulsions.

ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN

Ethylhexylglycerin. A care substance of plant origin with antimicrobial and deodorizing qualities.

HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA LEAF EXTRACT

Hamamelis/witch hazel leaf extract from organic farming. Refines the skin and has an anti-inflammatory effect.

ECHINACEA ANGUSTIFOLIA EXTRACT

Echinacea extract from organic farming. Extract of echinacea is by tradition considered to have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, astringent and wound-healing properties.

CHONDRUS CRISPUS POWDER [CARRAGEENAN]

Carrageenan. A natural gelling agent for cosmetics and foodstuffs that is derived from red algae. Used to make gels and to thicken emulsions.

SALVIA OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT [SAGE]

Extract of sage leaves from organic farming. Has an anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, astringent and antiperspirant effect. Deployed in anti-acne products and deodorants.

CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA FLOWER EXTRACT [MATRICARIA]

Chamomile flower extract from organic farming. A medicinal plant with skin-soothing and anti-inflammatory properties. For the care of sensitive and delicate skin.

TOCOPHEROL

Vitamin E. Can be found in many vegetable oils. As an antioxidant it prevents these from becoming rancid. It also stabilizes cosmetics and protects the skin against free radicals induced by UV radiation, for example, thus forestalling premature, environment-related skin aging.

COUMARIN

A fragrance. A declarable fragrance contained in perfume compositions.

LINALOOL

A fragrance. A declarable fragrance contained in perfume compositions.

LECITHIN

Lecithin. A substance similar to fat, with emulsifying properties. Can be found in vegetable oils from which it is derived. It cares for the skin and hair, and improves combability. Special lecithins can be made into liposomes in which active ingredients can be encapsulated and protected, improving their bioavailability when applied to the skin.

AMYL CINNAMAL

A fragrance. A declarable fragrance contained in perfume compositions.

CITRONELLOL

A fragrance. A declarable fragrance contained in perfume compositions.

GERANIOL

A fragrance. A declarable fragrance contained in perfume compositions.

HEXYL CINNAMAL

A fragrance. A declarable fragrance contained in perfume compositions.

BETA-CAROTENE

Beta carotene. A precursor of vitamin A. A natural yellowy-red coloring of plant origin contained in various types of vegetables and fruits (carrots, tomatoes, etc.).

EUGENOL

A fragrance. A declarable fragrance contained in perfume compositions.